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Fairies in the Garden

Woodlands is thrilled to partner with Skyland Trail and Hillside Atlanta for the twelfth annual ‘Fairies in the Garden’ celebration from October 5- 19. This year we will feature fairy homes to explore throughout the garden including sites easily viewed from ADA-accessible paths and hardscaped driveways.

Fairies in the Garden features artistic “fairy” houses, hidden throughout the Garden’s eight-acre forest for young nature-lovers to find. Skyland Trail artists will create intricate tiny houses in the woods, just for you to find. They could be tucked away below an old tree, under a bridge or right along the trails. Discover tiny fairy dwellings built from bark, twigs, branches, seed heads, leaves and other natural materials, tucked in sheltered nooks along the garden’s paths. Colonies will include root fairies, stump fairies, fortress fairies, moss fairies … and of course trolls under the bridge.

How to join in the fairy fun:

Keep magic thriving by: 1.Staying on the path; 2. Look with your eyes only–please don’t touch the fairy homes!

  • Download the Fairy Map here
  • Stroll the trails at Woodlands Garden during the free, 2-week exhibit from October 5-19 and find all the fairy homes on display

About Fairies in the Garden:

  • Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 to Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • Time: Exhibit is open during daylight hours
  • Location: 932 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030
  • Directions & Parking: Directions to Woodlands can be found here. Parking at Woodlands is limited. Off-site parking options are available at Westchester Elementary on the weekends and on Maediris Dr across from the Decatur YMCA. Please consider walking, biking, or carpooling.
  • Cost: Free, but donations are welcomed here
  • Costume: Yes, please!

A special thank you to all of the volunteers involved and to our community sponsors for helping to make this free event possible….

Sponsors supporting Fairies in the Garden:

White Oak level

Bigleaf Magnolia level

Flowering Dogwood level 

Contact director@woodlandsgarden.org to learn about future sponsorship opportunities at Woodlands Garden.

Fairies in the Garden

Calendar of Activities

  • Saturday, October 5: Opening Weekend Celebration
    • Join us for the opening day of Fairies in the Garden! Live fairies will lead fun activities for families! Stop by between 2-5pm for fairy crafts, stories, bubbles and more! 
  • Sunday, October 6: Guided Fairy Walk
    • Grab your fairy wings and join a fun stroll through the garden at 12pm, highlighting fairy homes and other fun garden sights! 
  • Music in the Garden
    • Singer songwriters perform in the Pavilion from 2-4pm
  • Wednesday, October 9: Midweek Mindfulness Fairy Yoga
    • Join us for Midweek Mindfulness, Fairy edition!! We invite you to dress in your best fairy outfit and join us for yoga amongst the fairy homes. Register for $15 in advance here.
  • Friday, October 11: Inclusive Friendly Fairy Fun
    • Contact us to learn more about this curated experience for Garden neighbors & friends seeking unique connections to the fairy exhibit.
  • Saturday, October 12: Fairy Activity Booth at Atlanta Pride Festival
  • Sunday, October 13: Family Yoga with Grounded Kids Yoga
    • Join us for Family Fairy Yoga from 12-1pm in partnership with Grounded Kids Yoga! Dress up in your favorite magical outfit and come have fun under the trees! Mats will be provided. 
  • Music in the Garden
    • Singer songwriters perform in the Pavilion from 2-4pm
  • Tuesday, October 15: Fairy Stories and Crafts with Trees Atlanta
    • Drop by to visit the fairies and make a craft while you’re here between 10am-2pm! We will have different fairy themed crafts available in the Pavilion. Join the Fairy Storytime in the Birdsnest from 11am-12pm.
  • Wednesday, October 16: Fairy Play Time
    • Join us for fairy play time! Live fairies will lead fun activities for families! Stop by between 12-3pm for fairy crafts, stories, bubbles and more! 
  • Saturday, October 19: Farewell to Fairies
    • Visit Woodlands Garden and say Farewell to the Fairies! Pack a picnic, put on your fairy wings one last time, and come celebrate with music, crafts, and other fun activities from 1pm-3pm!

Fall Plant Sale

Fall Plant Sale; Photo by Eric Weir
Fall Plant Sale
Fall Plant Sale events are Rain or Shine!

Donor Preview: Friday, September 13 (Become a donor here — Sept 6th deadline to donate for the exclusive invitation!)

Open to the Public: Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15 (just sign up to shop here)

Shop the unique selection of plants perfect for your home both indoors and outdoors by registering to shop Woodlands Garden’s Fall Plant Sale!

Special thank you to Fall Plant Sale sponsors for supporting this event: Piedmont Azalea level-Arborguard Tree Specialists & Plants Creative Landscapes; Oakleaf Hydrangea level-Kudzu Antiques + Modern & Select Trees; American Beautyberry level- Aviary Beauty + Wellness & NealScape Landscape Design

Reserve a Spot to Shop Here

Come shop for great plants and explore our Garden Supplies sale, too!

What to expect at this year’s Fall Plant Sale:

  • Reserving a time slot to shop is required and will be monitored as shoppers arrive at the Fall Plant Sale.
  • Credit card purchases only. No cash or check.
  • One way traffic for vehicles and pedestrians.
  • Entrance for cars on Clairemont Ave and exit is ‘right turn only’ onto Scott Blvd. Carpooling is recommended due to limited parking.
  • Other odds & ends for sale, too, like birdfeeders!
  • No on-site restrooms.
  • Bring your own wagon or cart as wheelbarrows on-site are limited and first come first served.

Featured Plants:

Plant Availability List Here

  • Interested in donating plants from your home garden? Complete this Plant Donation Questionnaire here to share plant information and learn more about what types of plants we’re accepting for the Fall Plant Sale.
  • Opportunities to learn about the selection of plants from educational speakers and plant tours are being planned. More information will be provided here as the details are finalized.
    • Saturday, September 7th: Native Plant Walk & Talk with Steve Sanchez; email Annie (annie@woodlandsgarden.org) to register for this free educational opportunity
    • Tuesday, September 10th: Lunchtime Learning: Planting a Rainbow with Ben Ackerley; email Annie (annie@woodlandsgarden.org) to register for this free educational opportunity. Presentation offered midday to catch attendees on a midday break and registrants are welcome to BYOL (bring your own lunch) as refreshments will not be provided.
  • Featured plants:
    • Sun-loving natives including: Butterfly Milkweed, Narrowleaf Sunflower, ‘White Cloud’ Muhly Grass, Foxglove Beardtongue, Goldenrod, and many more!
    • GA Piedmont Natives including:  Ocmulgee Skullcap, River Oats, Woodland Phlox, Climbing Hydrangea, Carolina Jessamine, Strawberry Bush, Beautyberry,  Devil’s Walking Stick, and countless more!
    • Non-natives including: Japanese Painted Fern, Variegated Solomon’s Seal, Strawberry Begonia and Arborvitae Fern!
    • Ferns that will thrive in this area year after year: Christmas fern, Northern Maiden Hair Fern, and Southern Shield Fern

Fall Plant Sale Sponsors

Piedmont Azalea level sponsor:

Oakleaf Hydrangea level sponsor:

American Beautyberry level sponsor:

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Show your support for Woodlands Garden during GA Gives Day 2023.

GA Gives Day is on Tuesday, November 28th this year. People all over the state will make easy, secure online donations to their favorite charities all through the month, leading up to this day. Woodlands is excited to be a part of this month-long marathon of generosity, and would love to have your support. We have until midnight on November 30th to get to our goal of $5,000. All donations (including those that can take us over and above our goal amount) will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of this public green space. 

Every little bit helps us, so make your contribution today! 

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